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Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Eco-Tips | April 2024
Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, 2024 - Theme: Planet vs. Plastics - This Earth Day calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, rapidly phase out all single use plastics, and demand an end to fast fashion. Join in to build a plastic-free planet for generations to come!
PCCS 13th Annual Wear Blue Day | Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Perry County Ohio Children Services is promoting child abuse prevention with their 13th Annual Wear Blue Day on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Spring into action: Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross | April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024 — During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care this spring. Those who come to give April 8 - 28, 2024, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered to win a $7,000 gift card. There will be two lucky winners.
Overview of Historic Crimes in Perry County | Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Somerset Celebration Committee is pleased to host Judge Luann Cooperrider on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. as she opens the files of several historic crimes that took place in Perry County, Ohio. Somerset American Legion - Somerset, Ohio. All proceeds benefit the Somerset Celebration Fireworks.
Perry County Healthy Food Picks for Seniors Sign Up | Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Perry County Healthy Food Picks for Seniors will provide eligible Perry County Ohio adults age 60 and older $75 in coupons that can be redeemed for local beef, poultry, eggs, pork, dairy, and produce from March through June 15, 2024. No income requirement. Sign Up Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Perry County Opportunity Center (JFS) - New Lexington, Ohio. *** This 2nd round of coupons is only for consumers that have not previously received them. ***
PCSO Drug Take Back Day | Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Perry County Sheriff's Office is holding Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion - Corning, Genesis Hospital - Somerset, and the Perry County Sheriff's Office - New Lexington, Ohio.
PCEMA Full Scale Emergency Response Exercise | Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Perry County Emergency Management Agency is planning a Full Scale Emergency Response Exercise on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Crooksville area of Perry County Ohio.
PCEMA Distracted Driving Event | Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Perry County Emergency Management Agency is holding a Safe Community event on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the New Lexington High School - New Lexington, Ohio. Come test your ability to score points on cornhole boards while wearing fatal vision goggles.
Blood Drive PCBDD Couch Connections Center | Friday, April 12, 2024
Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Couch Connections Center (CCC) - New Lexington, Ohio.
Perry County Municipal Court Community Service Program Photos | 2024
The Perry County Municipal Court Community Service Program offers a way for people convicted of a misdemeanor to make reparations to the community. The Community Service Program works with County, Township, Village, and non-profit organizations within Perry County. People convicted of a misdemeanor may be fined, required to do Community Service, or a combination of both. Required Community Service hours typically range from 20 to 80 hours per conviction.
15th Annual Back-to-School Bash Registration Deadline | Friday, June 7, 2024
Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services is holding their 15th Annual Back-to-School Bash on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Perry County Fairgrounds - New Lexington, Ohio. *** Deadline to register is Friday, June 7, 2024. ***
Perry County Park District Board of Park Commissioners Meeting | Monday, April 15, 2024
The April Perry County Park District Board of Park Commissioners Meeting is Monday, April 15, 2024 starting 2:30 p.m. at the Corning Library - Corning, Ohio. *** Note: Meeting date moved to 3rd Monday of April. ***
Spring Scrap Tire Cleanup | Saturday, April 13, 2024
The Perry County Ohio Health Department and Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling are holding the Spring Scrap Tire Cleanup on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (or until full!) at the Junction City Park - Junction City, Ohio.
17th Annual Suicide Awareness Banquet | Thursday, April 25, 2024
The 17th Annual Suicide Awareness Banquet is Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Coburn United Methodist Church - Zanesville, Ohio. RSVP deadline is Friday, April 12, 2024.
RSVP Walk with Ease Classes Begin Monday, October 23, 2023
Perry County Ohio RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Walk with Ease Classes Begin Monday, October 23, 2023. Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mt. Aloysius Gym - New Lexington, Ohio.
RSVP Aqua Classes | Ongoing Throughout the Year
Perry County Ohio RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Aqua Classes are ongoing throughout the year and are held at the Mt. Aloysius Indoor Pool - New Lexington, Ohio.
OSU Extension Finding Your Path to Wellness Email Challenge | April 8 - May 19, 2024
Join the OSU Extension Finding Your Path to Wellness Email Challenge | April 8 - May 19, 2024.
Information About Upcoming Adjustments to AEP Ohio Residential Electric Bills | March 28, 2024
UPCOMING ADJUSTMENTS TO AEP OHIO ELECTRIC BILLS: WHAT TO EXPECT - This spring and summer, the rates for the three components that make up AEP Ohio’s electric bills are expected to be updated in multiple cases at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). While the majority of a customer's bill depends on how much electricity they use, other factors, like who supplies their power, can also have a significant impact.
Red Cross seeking volunteers for Sound the Alarm campaign | March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024 – The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers for its 2024 Sound the Alarm campaign taking place from April 13 to May 4. Sound the Alarm is part of the larger Red Cross Home Fire Campaign which aims to reduce home fire deaths and injuries through providing disaster preparedness information, home fire safety instruction and the installation of FREE smoke alarms.
Share your strength: Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross | March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024 — This spring, the American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets now to combat a monstrous fact: only 3 out of 100 people donate blood. That’s why we’re teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and to invite donors to rise together and give blood. When donors share their strength by coming to give March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
PCCS Spring Shoe Drive | Through April 30, 2024
The Perry County Ohio Children Services Spring Shoe Drive started March 18, 2024 and runs through Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Employers: Do you want to give Perry County Youth a chance to grow?
Employers: Do you want to give Perry County Ohio Youth a chance to grow? Does your business need extra staff this summer? Perry County’s Work+ subsidized employment program may be able to help!
JFS Career Fair | Thursday, April 4, 2024
Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services is holding a Career Fair on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Perry County Opportunity Center (JFS) - New Lexington, Ohio.
Solar Eclipse in Perry County Ohio | Monday, April 8, 2024
The Solar Eclipse in New Lexington, Ohio will be on Monday, April 8, 2024 starting at 3:05 p.m. and ending 3:20 p.m. The maximum eclipse will be at 3:10 p.m.
Perry County District Library Eclipse 2024 | Monday, April 1, 2024
The Perry County Ohio District Library is holding a Total Solar Eclipse 2024 program on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Library - New Lexington, Ohio. As a SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) participant, the Perry County Library system will be distributing eclipse glasses at all locations to Perry County District Library Card Holders ONLY. While supplies last, beginning Monday, April 1, 2024. As an FYI: the maximum eclipse in New Lexington, Ohio will occur at 3:10 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024.
'Going Up!?' Breaking ground renovations on the historic Tecumseh Theater | Thursday, March 28, 2024
Are you 'Going Up!?' Come Celebrate the Groundbreaking for Our New Elevator Column at the Historic Tecumseh Theater on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in Shawnee, Ohio.
PCCC Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Perry County Ohio Community Club is holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Jim Rockwell Stadium - New Lexington, Ohio.
Public Meeting for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Input | Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Perry County Ohio Commissioners are holding a Public Meeting for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Input on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room - 212 S Main St Lower Level, New Lexington, OH 43764.
Coffee with some Commissioners | Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Join us Tuesday, March 19, 2024 for Perry County Ohio’s "Coffee with some Commissioners" from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Dodson's on Broadway, New Lexington, Ohio. Jenna Cannon, MPH, BSN, RN Director of Nursing & Epidemiologist with the Perry County Health Department will be our featured speaker this month.
